Parlor Doughnuts, a national dessert franchise with sites across the country, is preparing to open a new location in Johns Island at 2823 Maybank Highway.
The company’s newest location is set to move into the former home of Masonic Lodge, according to the company’s website and first reported by The Post & Courier. This Parlor Doughnuts will be owned and operated by franchise owner Clay Cowherd, while Charleston-based architect The Middleton Group is working to transform the 4,500-square-foot space. It’s unclear when this location is expected to open, and Cowherd has yet to respond to What Now at the time of publishing. This Parlor Doughnut site will likely open in the first half of 2025. This will be the third South Carolina Parlor Doughnuts, following Greenville and Pawley’s Island, with additional locations coming soon to Greenville and Okatie.
Darrick Hayden and Josh Tudela founded Parlor Doughnuts in February 2019 after Darrick developed a passion for quality sweets while traveling with his son’s band. They launched Proper Coffee in 2015, which inspired Parlor Doughnuts. Starting in a small shop in downtown Evansville, IN, Parlor Doughnuts offered unique doughnuts and great coffee, gaining positive community feedback. Within a year, they expanded to a larger location on the east side of Evansville with a dining area and drive-thru, and now they are offering franchise opportunities.
“We are a craft doughnut and coffee shop offering an array of unique bakery items, including our Famous Layered Doughnuts; vegan/gluten-friendly, and keto-friendly products; artisanal breakfasts; and specialty coffee,” according to the company’s website. “Our goal is to efficiently deliver a superior product, at a moderate price, with exceptional service, in a comfortable setting.”
